New York's Jalen Brunson scored 36 points but hurt himself midway through the fourth quarter in a play that sparked Milwaukee's winning rally.

The Milwaukee Bucks host the New York Knicks for first time after an offseason report that Giannis Antetokounmpo was interested in trade. Follow for live game updates.

In a contrast that defined the Knicks defeat Tuesday night, Giannis Antetokounmpo played like a superstar and Karl-Anthony Towns played like he didn’t belong on the same court.

Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-111 comeback win over the New York Knicks with 37 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. The Bucks overturned a 12-point halftime deficit as Antetokounmpo ignited an 8-0 run after Jalen Brunson,

The NBA returns to NBC for the first season since 2002. They even brought back John Tesh's theme song. Milwaukee Bucks fans get to hear those nostalgic notes when the Bucks make their first national television appearance in the 2025-26 campaign, Oct. 28, when they host the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum.

Giannis Antetokounmpo responded firmly to the New York Knicks trade report, saying he stays away from all these "rumors and speculations."

It's the New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks tonight on NBC and Peacock for NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesday. Tip off is at 8:00 PM ET.

For the first time in 23 years, the Bucks will play on NBC Tuesday night. Milwaukee faces the New York Knicks after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 118-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers got off to a winning start on their home floor against the Milwaukee Bucks – but it wasn’t by any means clinical. Team basketball overcame superstardom in the end, as the Cavs edged over the line 118-113, over the Bucks and Giannis , who reeled in 40 points and pulled down 14 rebounds along with nine assists.

Golden State Warriors (3-1, third in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (3-1, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Bucks host the Golden State Warriors in out-of-conference action.